Campground · Queensland, Australia
Platypus camping area
Danbulla State Forest
Platypus camping area is a joint camping and day-use area in a hoop pine plantation in Danbulla State Forest, popular with anglers. It takes tents and campervans, and you can arrive by 2WD vehicle, boat, canoe or kayak. There are flushing toilets and a shower cubicle, so bring your own shower. Campfires are allowed with conditions, and wood barbecues need your own wood.
Platypus camping area is a campground in Danbulla State Forest, Queensland, Australia. You book it ahead through Queensland National Parks Booking Service.
How booking Platypus camping area works
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: Queensland National Parks Booking Service.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground
- Site types
- Tent sites, Campervan sites
- Facilities
- Flushing toilets, Shower cubicle, bring your own shower, Wood barbecues, bring own wood, Mobile phone coverage generally available
- Rules and limits
- Camp fires allowed, conditions apply
- Getting there
- 2WD vehicle; mostly unsealed Danbulla Road, signs say unsuitable for caravans
- Boat access; canoe or kayak access
- Booked through
- Queensland National Parks Booking Service
- Location
- -17.16077, 145.56007
In an emergency, call 000. From a mobile phone, 112 also reaches Triple Zero.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Platypus camping area yet. Book it with QPWS.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Downfall Creek camping areaDanbulla State Forest3.3 km (2.1 mi)
- Fong-On Bay camping areaDanbulla State Forest4 km (2.5 mi)
- Kauri Creek camping areaDanbulla State Forest4.7 km (2.9 mi)
- School Point camping areaDanbulla State Forest5.6 km (3.5 mi)
- Lower Davies Creek camping area (Davies Creek NP)Davies Creek National Park17.4 km (10.8 mi)
- Goldsborough Valley camping areaWooroonooran National Park24.2 km (15 mi)
Platypus camping area: questions
Do I need to book Platypus camping area ahead?
Yes. Platypus camping area is booked online through Queensland National Parks Booking Service, run by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.
What is the emergency number at Danbulla State Forest?
In Australia, call 000 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.